Ingredients You’ll Need
Dough
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon yeast (instant or active)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup warm milk or water
- 2–3 tablespoons yogurt (optional, for softness)
Filling (choose one or mix)
Cheese filling
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella
- 1/2 cup feta or cheddar
- parsley or herbs
OR
Meat filling
- 300 g ground beef or chicken
- 1 onion (finely diced)
- salt & pepper
- paprika
- cumin
- olive oil
Optional extras:
- spinach
- olives
- mushrooms
- chili flakes
- garlic
For cooking
- butter or oil for brushing
🔥 Step 1 – Make the Dough
In a bowl mix:
- warm milk/water
- yeast
- sugar
Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
Now add:
- flour
- salt
- oil
- yogurt (optional)
Mix until dough forms.
Knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and soft.
The dough should feel slightly elastic and not sticky.
Cover and let rise 45–60 minutes until doubled.
This makes the bread fluffy and airy.
🧀 Step 2 – Prepare the Filling
For cheese
Just mix cheeses and herbs together.
Simple and delicious.
For meat
Cook onion in oil.
Add ground meat.
Season well.
Cook until browned and dry (not watery).
Let cool before stuffing.
Hot filling makes dough soggy.
🔪 Step 3 – Divide the Dough
Once risen:
Punch down dough.
Divide into 2–3 balls.
Roll each ball into a large circle (like pizza size).
Not too thin, not too thick.
About 1/4 cm thick works best.
🥙 Step 4 – Add the Filling
Spread filling evenly over half the circle.
Leave edges empty for sealing.
Fold the dough over like a half-moon.
Press edges tightly to seal.
You can also make 2 layers like a stuffed pie.
Both styles work great.
🔥 Step 5 – Cook in the Skillet
Heat a large pan over medium heat.
Add a little butter or oil.
Place the stuffed bread in the pan.
Cook 4–5 minutes per side.
Flip carefully.
Cook until:
- golden brown
- crispy outside
- filling melted inside
Brush with butter while hot for extra flavor.
The smell at this point? INSANE 😍
🔪 Step 6 – Slice into Triangles
Transfer to board.
Let rest 2 minutes.
Cut like pizza slices.
Crispy edges + soft center = perfection.
Serve warm.
😍 Texture & Flavor
This bread is pure comfort:
Outside → crispy & golden
Inside → soft & fluffy
Filling → melty & savory
It’s buttery, cheesy, warm, and satisfying.
Basically impossible to stop eating.
🍽 Serving Ideas
Serve with:
- tea
- coffee
- yogurt sauce
- salad
- soup
- olives
- chili sauce
Or just plain — it’s already amazing.
Perfect for sharing with family.
🧠 Pro Tips for Best Results
Don’t overfill
Prevents leaking
Seal edges well
Keeps filling inside
Medium heat only
Too high burns outside
Brush with butter
Adds flavor & shine
Rest before cutting
Keeps cheese from spilling
🔄 Fun Variations
Try different flavors:
Spinach cheese
Add spinach + feta
Chicken shawarma
Use spiced chicken
Pizza style
Add sauce + cheese + olives
Sweet version
Nutella or honey
Potato filling
Mashed potatoes + herbs
Spicy
Add chili flakes or harissa
❤️ Final Thoughts
This stuffed flatbread is one of those recipes that feels homemade, warm, and nostalgic.
Simple ingredients. Big flavor. Zero stress.
It’s crispy, cheesy, fluffy, and incredibly satisfying.
Honestly… this is the kind of food that brings everyone to the table fast.